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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
It's time to save the date for our annual awards and appreciation banquet. The event will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Grand Williston Hotel. Ticket information will be announced soon!
Shawn, Ann, Barb & Brenda
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Williston leads North Dakota in Airport Growth
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News Release - North Dakota's eight commercial service airports finished calendar year 2019 with a statewide total of 1,191,569 passenger boardings. This is a growth of 108,452 passengers or an 10% increase from 2018 numbers. This also results in the second busiest year on record for North Dakota next to 2014, which occurred during the height of the state's oil boom. Read More |
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Sloulin Field Terminal to become 911 Dispatch Center
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The former terminal at Sloulin Field International Airport will be converted into a 911 Dispatch Center. Williston Herald photo
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Williston Herald - Sloulin Field's terminal building will soon be taking on a new role as the region's 911 dispatch center.
At the Tuesday, Jan. 14 meeting of the Williston City Commission, Mayor Howard Klug addressed the commission, saying that over the last few years the city has outgrown its current 911 command center, as well as the Emergency Operations Center, which it shares with the county.
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Williston City Commission makes Plans for Williston Square Subdivision
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| Williston Herald - The upcoming redevelopment of Sloulin Field was the subject of four public hearings at Tuesday's meeting of the Williston City Commission. The items up for public hearing were a comprehensive plan amendment for the redevelopment, a preliminary plat for the Williston Square subdivision, a proposed Planned Unit Development Master Plan for Williston Square subdivision and for proposed Base Zoning for the subdivision. Read More |
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Williston City Commission approves $293,000 in STAR Fund Allocations
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Williston Economic Development - The Williston City Commission has allocated up to $293,000 from the STAR Fund program for three projects and two programs at its January 14, 2020 meeting. The three projects include a daycare startup, purchase of an apartment building for Williston State College and purchase of property housing a radio tower. Read More |
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City of Williston seeks Input on Health Care Survey
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News Release - The City of Williston is looking for community input as the final phase on the health care needs assessment the City Commission started in September 2019. An online survey has been created to collect community input. The survey will be open January 3-17, 2020 and can be found on the City of Williston website. Read More Williston Herald: Williston launches Health Survey |
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ONE BASIN One Way! Program nominated for Prestigious Award
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WSC and its ONE BASIN One Way! program is a finalist for the Bellwether Awards. Submitted photo
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News Release - Last month, Williston State College was named one of 30 community colleges selected as 2020 finalists for the coveted Bellwether Awards given by the Bellwether College Consortium (BCC). WSC's ONE BASIN One Way! program is a finalist in Workforce Development. Finalists will compete for the awards at the Community College Futures Assembly in San Antonio, Texas from February 2-4. Read More |
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Double EE Service revitalizes Nostalgic Lighted Derrick
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Williston Herald - A piece of iconic Williston oilfield history has a new life. The neon-lighted derrick that used to sit atop Mid-Continent Supply, an oilfield service company that dates back to the 1950s, is alight once again. Russell Evitt, who owns Double EE Service, said "It's probably the only one in North America, maybe the world. I'd like to know if there's another one somewhere." Evitt's father purchased the Midcontinent building in the 1970s, and the derrick came with it. Read More
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Island Kitchens opens in Sidney
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Pictured are Brian Knight, co-owner; Cal Gordon, co-owner; and Bill Vander Weele,
Sidney
Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture executive director. Roundup
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Roundup - Island Kitchens held their ribbon cutting last Thursday. Nicole Lucina, Sidney Chamber office manager was also there to support Island Kitchens. Island Kitchens is located at 430 N. Central Ave., in the Shops at Fox Run, Sidney, and can be reached for carry out orders at 406-433-7820. They are open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and closed Sunday. Read More |
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McKenzie County, Watford City experience Strong 3Q Growth in Taxable Sales and Purchases
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McKenzie County Farmer - While most of North Dakota's major cities and counties saw a very modest growth in taxable sales and purchases in the third quarter of 2019, Watford City and McKenzie County, saw double digit growth. During the third quarter of 2019, Watford City's taxable sales and purchases grew by 15.93 percent from the same three-month period in 2018 to lead the state's largest cities. The city's sales volume grew by nearly $11.8 million increasing from $74,016,698 in the third quarter of 2018 to $85,808,304 in 2019. For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer
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Upcoming Williston Events
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01/17 ------ Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Chamber members will gather for an evening of fun, food, and networking at McCody Concrete.
Information
01/31 ------ Williston Downtowners Association Annual Meeting
Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the James Memorial Library.
02/01 ------ All Fur Love
The fundraiser for the MonDak Humane Rescue will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the social followed by dinner and an auction at the Grand Williston Hotel.
02/05 ------ 1 Million Cups
Support local entrepreneurs by attending the one-hour meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. The presentations will feature Power Play Project and Innovate ND Project. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Roughneck Coffee.
02/29 ------ Hearts for Hospice
The fundraiser will be held from 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at the New Armory in Williston. Enjoy dinner, live/silent auction and entertainment. Call 701-774-7430 for ticket information.
03/04 ------ 1 Million Cups
Support local entrepreneurs by attending the one-hour meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. The presentation will feature Dakota Business Lending. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Roughneck Coffee.
03/25 ------ NWND Semi-Annual Job Fair
The 2020 Spring Job Fair will be held at the Raymond Family Community Center.
04/01 ------ 1 Million Cups
Support local entrepreneurs by attending the one-hour meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Teton Lounge. The presentations will feature Cooks on Main and US Census. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Cooks on Main.
04/23 ------ Art & Wine Walk
The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Williston. Sponsored by the Williston Downtowners Association.
05/04-08 ------ Economic Development Week
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs.
05/07 ------ State of the City Address
The public is invited to the meeting and free luncheon from 12-1 p.m. at the Grand Williston Hotel.
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02/03-07 ------ NAPE Summit Week
NAPE is the oil and gas industry's marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing propertiesin Houston, Texas.
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02/08 ------ API Chili Cook-off
More details to be released soon. Click
here for more information.
02/11-12 ------ Blockchain in Oil & Gas Canada Conference
The Canadian technological landscape is evolving at an exponential rate. Blockchain technology in particular is having an unprecedented impact, scross the oil and gas sector. The conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta.
Registration
02/18-19 ------ DUG Bakken and Rockies
An insightful examination into the technical advancements and logistical challenges affecting producers and operators across Colorado, North Dakota and Wyoming. The conference and exhibition will be held in Denver, Colorado.
Registration
02/19-21 ------ 4C Conference
The Mission of the 4C Conference is to promote the latest Emissions Reduction Technology and Best Management practices in order to drive better Environmental Outcomes. The conference will be held in Austin, Texas. More Information
02/20-21 ------ North American Artificial Lift 2020
The exhibition and conference provides an opportunity for artificial lift systems providers and service companies to meet with shale operators in Houston, Texas. More Information
02/25-27 ------ International Petroleum Week 2020
Defining the industry's role, delivering a low carbon future. Transformation through innovation, technology and talent. To be held in London.
Registration
04/06-08 ------ DUG Permian Basin
The conference and exhibition will be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
Registration
05/19-21 ------ Williston Basin Petroleum Conference
The conference will feature speakers and a trade show in Bismarck, North Dakota. Click here for more information.
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